DEA, HHS extend telehealth controlled substance prescribing flexibilities for fourth time

The extension, released shortly before the flexibilities were set to expire at the end of 2025, gives regulators more time to ...

Trump downgrade of marijuana to Schedule III still source of debate

An executive order from the Oval Office directed the U.S. Attorney General to expedite the downgrading of marijuana from a ...
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DEA Proposes Updates to Rules for Prescribing Controlled Substances That Could Significantly Impact Telemedicine Companies and Their Investors

For elements 7 and 8 above, the NPRM describes how the DEA may adopt one or both proposals. The appointment of a lead for the DEA by President-elect Donald Trump remains pending, leaving uncertainty ...
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DEA, HHS extend telemedicine flexibilities for remote prescribing of controlled substances

The extension allows providers to continue remotely prescribing Schedule II–V controlled substances under specific conditions to prevent a disruptive "telemedicine cliff." ...
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DEA Considers Propofol for Controlled Substance Schedule

The Drug Enforcement Administration is looking to designate propofol as a “scheduled” drug, which would tighten restrictions on the drug’s distribution and use, according to an Anesthesiology News ...
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Pennsylvania DOH scheduling drug ‘more powerful than fentanyl’ as controlled substance

PENNSYLVANIA (WTAJ) — A synthetic opioid that has grown in popularity within the state’s illicit drug supply since 2019 is temporarily being scheduled as a Class I controlled substance effective ...
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State health officials temporarily schedule synthetic opioid nitazene as a Class I controlled substance

HARRISBURG, Pa. — State officials on Friday announced that it is temporarily scheduling nitazenes as a Class I controlled substance as part of the Shapiro Administration's effort to protect public ...